Sudeep Bhandari

Kranti Ale is a Nepali singer and the lead vocalist of the band Dr Pilot, which was formed in 1996. Initially, the band performed cover songs before transitioning to original music, recording their first songs at Music Nepal in 1998. Ale gained widespread recognition with the release of "Sarkari Jagira" in 2004, recorded at Opus. His band won Best Vocal Performance by a Group or Duo at the 7th Annual Image Award Show on May 28.

Shweta Punjali, a talented Nepali musician, gained recognition for her debut album “Udaan”. Several songs from this album received nominations at various national music awards. Notably, she won the Best New Talent award at the 2016 Nepali Music Video Awards and was also a nominee for Best Newcomer at the 2015 Tuborg Image Music Awards. Shweta primarily sings in the Nepali Adhunik style, which combines traditional melodies from Nepal with influences from Western instruments like electric piano, guitar, violin, and percussion. Her repertoire extends to bhajans (religious songs) and Nepali classical music. Additionally, she has participated in national music reality shows such as Nepali Tara (second season) and Bagina. Her training under the highly respected music teacher Gurudev Kamat at the Nepal Music Centre encompasses both classical and contemporary styles of Nepali singing1. Shweta’s musical journey reflects her versatility and dedication to her craft.

Rajesh Payal Rai is a celebrated Nepalese singer and actor, often referred to as "Rai is King" in the Nepali music industry. Born on September 30, 1976, in Khotang District, Nepal, he has been active in the music scene since 1992. Over his illustrious career, he has recorded songs for more than 500 Nepali movies and released numerous private albums, such as Darshan Namaste, Rai is King, and Jadau. His versatility extends to singing in multiple languages, including Japanese and Assamese. Rajesh Payal Rai has also performed internationally, captivating audiences across the globe. In addition to his musical achievements, he has been a coach on The Voice of Nepal since 2022. His contributions to music and his global tours have made him a beloved figure among the Nepali diaspora.